Blogger Startup Kit


When you first heard the word "Blog" you were probably just like the rest of us.  Not sure, confused, and maybe even uncomfortable with the whole idea and concept.  My guess is that you still are if you've opened this post and you're still reading it. 

Here is a Starter Kit with everything you need to know, for your Blogging and Blogosphere survival.  If you are new to Blogging (less than 3 months or so) this is the post for you.  Here is the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Blogging, which is the newest and most exciting way for social networking in the World...and it's FREE!

Your Starter Kit Includes The Following: 



Here are the TOP 100 Most Subscribed Bloggers on the Active Rain Network.  Almost 50,000 members strong, but these are the 100 that most readers subscribe to.  If you view and learn from these Bloggers, you can shave years off the learning process.  This is where I have learned so much, and you can too!  Who should Blog?   You!  That's why you signed up isn't it?

ActiveRain Networking

Top 5 secrets of successful blogs and how yours can be one of them

ActiveRain Community Resources - Updated 05/18/07



So what is a Blog?  What should you Blog about?  Here's what the experts have to say. No chance of writers block with this available to you.  Here 's 101 ideas to write about on your Blog - compliments of the Real Estate Tomato.  If that isn't enough for you, CLICK HERE to be blown away!  There are more ideas and content here than you could ever write about.

What should I write next? The Ultimate Guide to Ideas for Your Next Blog

What Kind of Blogger Are You?   Blogphobics, Come On Out and Play

The Top Ten 4-Letter Words of Real Estate Blogging



When should you Blog? It varies for most, but I use the hours of 6-7am and or 10-12pm.  Post in the mornings and comment at night.  This way it doesn't interfere with my daily obligations and commitments.  You will have to decide when and how much time you want to put into it.  Here's my analogy.  If you practiced piano for 1/2 hour and only once each month, that's 12 practices a year totaling 6 hours of overall rehearsal.  Now if you practice for a 1/2 hour each day, within two weeks, you'll be better than the one who practiced all year!!  I see you're catching on. :-)  You'll find your way, just get started! Finish this post, read the links, then just go post.  

Welcome Active Rain Newbies: Read Me First



Active Rain of course, but also get connected on Facebook, LinkedIn, MyBlogLog and some of the other social networking groups out there.  Even Myspace has even generated business for some folks.  Where can you Blog from?  Anywhere you have an Internet connection.  Your desktop at the office or home, your laptop, your palm top, and even your cell phone.  The iPhone and TREO are great for mobile Blogging.

Blogging 101 - Advice from some of the best....

Paying It Forward, Active Rain Style - 100 Links You MUST See!

Do You Want to be the "Featured Member" in your Area?



This may very well be the $64,000.00 question!  I'm going to let these successful and very well rewarded Bloggers give you the why.  For me, it's simple: Networking, Business, SEO, Relationships, Referrals, Education, Advertising, Experience, and the Price! FREE!  Better than a website, and much less expensive!

Is Blogging Journaling? - Why Should I Blog?

Does real estate blogging really work? 

Blogging For Business 

The Top 10 Reasons to Blog on ActiveRain (If you are a mortgage broker)

The Power of Blogging - SER 

FIVE WAYS TO MARKET YOUR BLOG! 

Rain Tips and Pieces of the Puzzle that are good to know! What Say You?

Do You SEO?

SEO | It's Not all That Complicated 



This is the one holding 1000's back from being successful Bloggers!!!

Goal setting for bloggers: how to build a popular blog

10 Effective Steps to Blogging For Business $$$

5 Principles to Creating an Effective Post 

How To Become The Expert in an Area

How to write a blog that generates leads 

7 Mistakes to Avoid on Active Rain 

10 Features of Successful Blogs

Best blogging resources

Top 10 Most Common SEO Mistakes 

Please.... No More Wall of Words!

10 Features of Successful Blogs

Top 10 Free SEO Web Tools 

Should I post to Professionals, Consumers or Both?

How To Get Your Post Featured and/or Included in Week in Review  

 



Blogging Tools and Help? 

ActiveRain Owner's Manual | Book 2

Photos and Graphics and Clip-Art Oh My...

Blogging Tools - ProBlogger

Tech-Know-Babble 

20 Google Tools for Your Business

Widgets: How to Add Them to Your Blog

Successful Blogging in the Real Estate Industry

 

I know that if you have not placed your first post on your Blog yet, there's a chance you just won't ever do it at all.  I hope this "kit" will inspire you to better understand and utilize Blogging to your benefit, and your customers.  This "Starter Kit" is all you will need to move forward effectively and efficiently on Active Rain, and in the Blogosphere.   It's all here, now the question is... are you?  

 

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151 Comments on Blogger Startup Kit

............wow, a plethora of info...........I'm going to use the information in this blog over and over again, Big Thanks!

09/20/2007 01:30 AM by Nancy Morrish, Stage Tucson! (Stage Tucson! Professional Home Staging)

Thank you, thank you, thank you.  I'm just getting my feet wet in this blogging "thing" and this really answers a lot of questions and gives great direction.  Thank you again!

09/20/2007 01:33 AM by Tamara Perlman, Lake Tahoe Truckee CA Real Estate (Coldwell Banker)

WOW, I've said it before.....You cease to amaze me!  This is WONDERFUL and USEFUL information!  Thanks Brad!!!

09/20/2007 01:42 AM by Sandy Noll - Realtor, eAgent (Keller Williams Realty Kirkland - NWREA, LLC)

That was intense!!!  First I was thinking, before reading some of it, someone is capitalizing on the Rain. Where's the AR infomencial price tag?  I think it's already there and free, unless I am wrong.  Either way you have got it together. KUDOs! 

09/20/2007 01:45 AM by Andrew Clemente - Mortgages Made Easy, Inc

What a fantastic resource!  Thank you so much!  This really helps.

09/20/2007 02:20 AM by Pattie Adkins, Broker

Brad, just wanted you to know I was here, I read this on my RSS feed this morning as I subscribe to your other blog. WOW. What a post !!!

I do read my emails to get them out of the way before I come to AR. LOL

09/20/2007 05:02 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Brad,

Thanks for sharing the info for newer members.

09/20/2007 06:07 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Brad, very enlightening. You mention if your new this will help. Even after six months I found your article very helpful and recommend. Thanks for sharing.

09/20/2007 06:15 AM by Frank Rubi Louisiana Real Estate-Homes for Sale (Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc.)

Brad - Thank you for putting everything in one place.  I know i will frequently refer back to this post.

09/20/2007 06:41 AM by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY (Keller Williams Realty)

Brad,

Your Starter Kit is great. Wish you were here when I started. This is a great post for people to bookmark, so they can refer back to it.

09/20/2007 07:42 AM by Karen Hurst ~ Real Estate Broker ~ Warwick ~ Rhode Island (Storm Realty LLC)

Brad - Thats a lot of info my friend. Great post for a newbie but heck they may not come out of thier hole a long time trying to digest all of this. You have got to start somewhere though...this should be an excellent resource for learning the ropes.

09/20/2007 07:48 AM by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)

Brad,
Where was this post when I first joined??  There is a wealth of information here...for newbies and non-newbies.  I will have to bookmark it to make sure I have read everything included here.

09/20/2007 08:13 AM by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

Absolutely worthy of a feature post. I've bookmarked it.

I think the topics are so relevant that it doesnt just help new bloggers but older ones as well.

09/20/2007 08:50 AM by Loreena Yeo - Realtor/Broker proudly serving Frisco TX Real Estate (3:16 team REALTY)

Hey Brad #49 here.  (I didn't know you could find that out!)  Well you may not hear from me for a while, I've got enough reading material to last me a while. 

Great post, it has been featured in  Blogging & SEO.

09/20/2007 09:07 AM by Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staging (www.rocklandhomestaging.com)

Brad - you continue to blow me away with your posts. I am bookmarking this one - I need a lot more time to go through it all. Your images make your posts not just a learning experience, but a truly enjoyable one. I am glad I stopped by in the morning - it gave me a boost for the day. Thanks.

09/20/2007 09:28 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)

WOW Brad! This i amazing! I gave it a 5..flagged it....and asked if this could be on the front page of AR. The newbies could really learn from this. Thanks Brad. :)

09/20/2007 09:30 AM by Pamela Williamson St.Louis, Missouri Real Estate (Nolting Real Estate and Development)

I like how Andrew said intense. That is a good description. You never fail to amaze me with how you take an idea and create something like this, Brad. When everyone else on the West Coast is nodding off, you are creating another one of your masterpiece blogs.

Great post, and presentation. See what I mean about synergy?

09/20/2007 10:11 AM by Janet Guilbault, California Mortgage Expert (Peregrine Lending Company)

Thanks Brad for bringing all this together in one post. Got it bookmarked for later and am giving you a well-deserved 5.

09/20/2007 10:42 AM by Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent (Loggerhead Realty-Southport, North Carolina)

Brad, you must stay up late putting this kid of stuff together.  Thanks.

09/20/2007 02:24 PM by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)

Brad... Wow, what an abundance of information. My head hurts. Seriously though... a ton of useful stuff for one and all. This one must be featured. Congratulations early!

09/20/2007 02:25 PM by Meridian Idaho Real Estate - Donna Lueder (Integrity Group Inc. )

Brad, The information you collected on this blog is staggering.  You don't need to be a newbie to use it, some of these posts I've missed.  You are bookmarked AND starred and I do hope you get a feature so EVERYONE sees this! You've got my 5.

09/20/2007 02:28 PM by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)

Brad, what a wealth of information you have provided above. I don't usually use the bookmark feature but this one MUST be book-marked. Thank you.

09/20/2007 03:26 PM by Vincent Martinez (Prudential Network of Homes)

I am grateful for this Start UP kit you could market this and make BIG BUCKS.

09/20/2007 03:29 PM by Rebecca Savitski NC Real Estate Listings (NC List for Less Realty Incorporated)

Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow ~ FANTASTIC post - a FIVE STAR!!  thanks for compiling this!

09/20/2007 03:29 PM by Melissa Schnieders (RE/MAX Pinnacle)

Thanks Brad:

I started reading this and realized I have to spend a lot of time so I bookmarked it and a 5 star.  Thanks for such a great and useful post.  Not even an hour and a half and so many comments already.  Great Job.

09/20/2007 03:52 PM by Cathy Tishhouse Royal Oak and Birmingham Real Estate (RE/MAX Showcase Homes)

What a great compilation of links and suggestions, Brad. Bookmarked for future reference. Definitely worthy of a feature.

Jeff

09/20/2007 04:18 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Brad, I bookmarked this. I will go over it a little bit at a time. In the past when I invited a new blogger to ActiveRain I would send the m your way to learn the basics. Now all I have to do is give them this link.

Thanks for all that you do for this community.

Bill Roberts

09/20/2007 04:42 PM by Bill Roberts - "Baby Boomer" Retirement Planning (Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate)

Thanks for the Kit. It is great. Everything about Blogging in a nutshell. Thanks much.

09/20/2007 05:14 PM by Chuck Dellorto "Talk To Chuck" (McColly Real Estate - Licensed in INDIANA & ILLINOIS)

Oh WOW!, I loved this post, and the packaging!  I bookmarked this for future reference, but you should send this to any new blogger.  Thanks and super creative!

09/20/2007 05:35 PM by Tracey Thomas Calabasas, CA Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

Great post, I wish I had this when I first started!!

09/20/2007 07:09 PM by Bradenton Real Estate - Linda Reynolds

Brad - thanks for all of this information...I have bookmarked it, rated #5 and now subscribed to your blog.  How could I not!  This is absolutely priceless what you have given us...defintely a blogging toolbox to keep handy!

09/20/2007 07:26 PM by Naoma Doriguzzi -Wachovia Mortgage (Wachovia Mortgage, FSB)

Brad-Oh..Happy Day! What a fabulous blog! I've been muddeling through this blogging world and find your start up kit the cats meow! I really want to improve my blogging skills and feel this post is just my ticket! Thanks again.

09/20/2007 08:32 PM by Mary Kent

What a great tool for those who are new to Activrain.  Very well written and a great "Tool" for newbies

09/20/2007 08:38 PM by Tracy Santrock - Cary NC Real Estate (Fonville Morisey)

Brad - This is an excellent resource for both new and not so new bloggers. Thanks for putting this together.

09/20/2007 08:43 PM by Indianapolis Real Estate | Paula Henry (ReMax Excel)

Brad, best post I have seen to date. What a great resource. Thanks

09/20/2007 08:57 PM by Larry Kueser (Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners Inc)

Brad - You write so eloquently!! We love reading your blogs! They are helpful, informative and just a real good read! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. Hope you dad is doing well!! Have a good night!

09/20/2007 09:51 PM by Rick and Lynn Orze | Carol Stream, IL RE/MAX Real Estate (RE/MAX All Pro)

Brad - To say this was an unbelievable effort would be an understatement.  I bookmarked, rated this a 5and flagged it for a feature.  I've never done all three before!  Thanks so much for this awesome information.  I will be returning often to go through all the wonderful links and get all the meat from this one.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  What an incredible resource!

09/20/2007 10:30 PM by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

It is very good i will definately take it into consideration. thank you

09/20/2007 10:59 PM by ERA Regency Realtors

Wow Brad ... great resource.  Thanks for taking the time to put this together.  It's a big help.

09/20/2007 11:16 PM by Larry Wright (nwRealty.Com)

Brad, Wow, what a great post!  You got a FIVE and bookmarked this one!  You're a great resource and benefit to the rest of us here at Active Rain!  Thanks for your post! 

09/20/2007 11:25 PM by David L. Britt, MBA (The Heritage Real Estate Team)

Everything has already been said Brad but I have to say this one deserves a 10 not a 5.  Although you intended this post for newbies, we can all benefit from it, there's so much here that I will have to leave this for a day when I can dig in to each of the links, great job!

09/20/2007 11:26 PM by Chris & Maria Jeantet ~ Redding Realtors (Real Estate Professionals, GMAC)

Hi, Brad!

Fantastic post full of great information for anybody.  Thank you for spending tremendous amount of time putting this together.  Now, you have to respond to a lot of appreciative comments left on this blog.  That will be several 10-12 PM shifts for you.  : )  Kidding aside, truly helpful and much appreciated--should be a 'must read' for the Newbie Group.

09/20/2007 11:53 PM by Yolanda Hoversten - Metro East IL Real Estate (Prudential One Realty Centre)

Excellent primer.  Thanks for the effort.  I've been blogging for a little while now but really could use this to advance.

09/21/2007 02:42 AM by Don Diltz (Coldwell Banker)

Brad to the rescue.  Again!  Thanks for this great 'starter kit"!!!

09/21/2007 06:39 AM by Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent - Nancy Rivera (RE/MAX Leading Edge in Roswell Ga)

BA,

This should be placed on the NY Times best sellers list! :)

09/21/2007 06:43 AM by Scott Daniels Florida Real Estate 2.0. Agents Earn 100% Commission. (Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. )

Thank you so much for the info . As a new blogger I need all the tips I can get

09/21/2007 06:50 AM by Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe Realestate Jasper,Ellijay,Ball Ground,Benttree (All Mountain Realty)

Thank you, I am still learning and still a Newbie so I know this will help me improve.

09/21/2007 06:56 AM by Connie Olson, Broker Associate-GRI (Realty World, Executive Group)

Brad, you should get credit for a couple of dozen posts, you put so much information in this one!

09/21/2007 07:17 AM by Brian Schulman - Your Lancaster County, PA Real Estate Professional (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals)

Hi Brad,
I have not read all the comments so someone else might have said the same thing but here goes and I hope the AR Gods are taking notes.  I think this should be a must read of every new member!  Perhaps a quiz afterwards??  Wait, they might insist I take it too, so X that.

09/21/2007 07:59 AM by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

O.K., I have to bookmark this one!

09/21/2007 08:04 AM by Stacey McCarthy @ KW for Philly and Bucks Real Estate (Keller Williams Real Estate)

Brad,

Only 1 word can be used to describe this post:  Powerful!  Surely, it will help all of us.

09/21/2007 08:05 AM by Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton (Charter 1 Real Estate, Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC)

Very, very clever Brad.  Your willingness to help the blogging community is very appreciated. 

09/21/2007 08:16 AM by Steve Scheer - Denver Real Estate - Highlands Ranch Real Estate (RE/MAX Masters, Inc.)

What an awesome collection of great information all on one log!! Thanks for taking the time to compile this infomation.

Conrats on the feature!!

09/21/2007 09:06 AM by Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty)

Brad - what a great list of blogging tips for success - you should know - you'd become an expert in it. Congrats on the feature   

09/21/2007 09:18 AM by Clearwater Real Estate - Tampa Bay FL Homes & Condos for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Belloise Realty)

Congratulations on your star! A raving fan,

09/21/2007 09:37 AM by Janet Guilbault, California Mortgage Expert (Peregrine Lending Company)

Brad --- Sign me up for the starter kit! Do I get a set of ginsu knives with my order??

09/21/2007 10:15 AM by Lori Gilmore - Will County Illinois Realtor (Radcliffe Realty)

Brad,

Thank you very much.  I had to bookmark this and come back later as I was getting lost in the links :) :)  I just love how you put it together, simply, and easy to understand........

09/21/2007 10:19 AM by Kathy McGraw ~ Calif Broker (CELLing Realty)

Hi Brad,

This is a keeper for sure!  You are the techno-geekiest! :)  But in a good way of course.  Thanks for another great share!

09/21/2007 10:48 AM by Pascack Valley Real Estate>> Lisa and Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker)

Brad, As a new blogger, I sure appreciate this.  Thank you!  If I could give it a "10" I would.

Deb

09/21/2007 10:52 AM by Deborah Engel, San Diego Homes & Property (Prudential California Realty)

AWESOME Brad, so much great info...I don't know where to begin--

Thanks!

Faith LaRosse

09/21/2007 11:03 AM by Faith LaRosse (Coldwell Banker Hearthside)

EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!!! Thank you so much for the information. Now to start plowing through it......................

09/21/2007 11:23 AM by Steve Heydel--30% Referral Paid to AR Members (Cumberland Real Estate & Auction)

Congratulations on the well-deserved feature.  I have a list of posts to share with new invitees who join ActiveRain, and I'll have to compare it with this.  And then I'll have to make sure I read all of them myself!

09/21/2007 01:40 PM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)

Thanks for your time and effort of putting this incredible resource together

09/21/2007 01:44 PM by Michael Eisenberg, Bellingham Realtor (Fairhaven Realty)

Brad,

    You do walk the talk. "create great content" i know this post cost you at least an hour of your time. Appreciate it.

09/21/2007 01:52 PM by Joe Salcedo (Chase International Real Estate)

Now THAT is not your average blog post... thanks for the information.

09/21/2007 02:46 PM by Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor®, ABR, TRC (Gentry Realty & Investments)

Hi Brad...

Love the idea and the content on this idea!  And ~  I'm starring this one up for sure. Thanks for the wealth of great information and all for my favorite price, free!  Thanks a million for your work on this blog...

09/21/2007 03:56 PM by Sarah Eubanks ~ Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public (Hill Valley Financial Services)

Brad,
You have another raving fan! This one is in Tennessee and can't wait to read your next post. You are a true gift here in the rain. We are all spoiled to have you!

09/21/2007 04:35 PM by Anthea Click - Home Stager -Fresh Perspectives (Fresh Perspectives)

I have learned alot from this post, I thank you for compiling this information.  I am starting to implement what I can, it is not what you know, but what you implement.

John Thomas - Citizens Lending Group - http://www.DelawareMortgageLoans.net

09/21/2007 04:55 PM by John Thomas (Primary Residential Mortgage Inc.)

Wow Brad!  This is a very valuable post - I gave you a "5" and bookmarked it for future reference.  Thanks!

09/21/2007 05:19 PM by Vicki Lloyd ~ MBA, ACRE, e-PRO, Realtor Lake Forest, California (The Real Estate Professionals)

Thank you Brad!  This is incredible.  I am just about to post my very first ever blog.  Talk about being new!  Thank you for this wonderful reference gift.  5 stars!

Sincerely,

Vicki Vannoy

09/21/2007 05:33 PM by Vicki Vannoy, Virtual E-Commerce Assistant (Vicki Vannoy -- Virtual Assistant)

What an investment on your part and what a grateful student (newbie) I am.

Wonderful post....so rich and good all around.

Thanks!

Jeanean

09/21/2007 05:58 PM by Jeanean Gendron ~ Redding & Shasta County Specialist (Real Estate Professionals--GMAC)

Brad,  Awesome post. I need this kind of startup kit.  It looks like it has lots of useful information for those wanting to begin blogging.  Im having difficulty blogging and i think if really concentrate and read whats on your post i will be a grand master in no time.  A++++post. 

09/21/2007 06:06 PM by Freddie Castaneda San Jacinto Valley Real Estate (National Realty Group)

Brad:
I wish I could have graded it a 10.
I would not call myself a newbie but, I find it rich in information.

09/21/2007 06:25 PM by Bob Force (REALTOR®) Silver Spring Md. (Weichert Realtors® - Aspen Hill/Leisure World)

Wow  the time and effort you put into this is amazing Great graphics and links. A definite 5

I will definitely be back here many times I am sure.

09/21/2007 06:49 PM by Kathy Clulow ASP® SRES® (RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd Brokerage)

Hi Brad - what a terrific post this is!  You've put together a fabulous resource post with this one - everything to get going and stay going all in one place.  I love how you used the 'who, what, when, where, how' in this.

Just terrific!!  I've bookmarked this to help me - good for many people, even those who are not new to the blogging world.

Ann

09/21/2007 06:54 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

Hi Brad, A superb How To from A to Z. Well done and this is worth not only being featured but should be made reference to for every new member. In fact, when  ActiveRain sends out their welcome e-mail, this should be with it. It might need a couple revisions to be certain it contains everything they would want out , but as far as I can tell, this is the manual. 

Maybe you could expand all the links, print this ,copyright as a published book and sell it.  Give credit wherever you need to in the bibliography section but this is so well done.

 

09/21/2007 07:30 PM by San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson GRI CRS e-PRO (RE/MAX Associates)

Brad - This rocks!  I'm just starting to take this blogging thing seriously (better late and all...).  This is a tremendous resource.  If you're this thorough in researching a post (to give away as a service!) you must be an awesome title guy!  Thank you.

09/21/2007 09:06 PM by Steve Norris (All Pro Realty Group)

I have not abandoned my post!

OK...maybe I have a little! LOL! I have been practicing the art of "Multitasking" all week long.  I truly appreciate all my fellow ActiveRainer's compliments, support, and comments.  There is a lot of AR "link love" here in this post, I do hope you can find the time to click some of these links and support these Bloggers the same as you have me.  They were all written by Active Rain members. (except for one)

I want to thank all of you, for adding such value and credibility to this blog.  You are the BEST NETWORK of Professionals and Friends "The Escrow Guy" could ever be a part of.  THANK YOU!!  B-)

 

09/21/2007 09:53 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Wow Brad! You have have out done yourself! This is fabulous information and well deserving of a 10 if the ratings only went that high! This is great for newbies and oldies alike... THANK YOU!

 I give you 2 thumbs up!

09/21/2007 11:45 PM by Melissa Wagner (Leo Parker Real Estate & Auction)

Wow. Great information. I just love all the info you posted. It took great thought and a lot of time. Thank you.

09/21/2007 11:58 PM by Gary Porter (GLP's Home and Mold Inspections)

Great post. Thanks for pulling all of that together.

09/22/2007 12:54 AM by Bob & Carolin Benjamin - E Phoenix Arizona Real Estate (The Benjamin Team - Keller Williams Integrity First Realty )

Brad - You did a terrific job of laying this out for newbies, and even for veterans.  I know you put a lot of work into this one.  I gave it a "5".  Great job!

09/22/2007 02:05 AM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)